Travis Noack, 14, gives his teacher, Melissa Morton, a hug after school. Morton is a special education teacher who has been working with Travis for three years to help his transition into mi

Travis Noack, 14, gives his teacher, Melissa Morton, a hug after school. Morton is a special education teacher who has been working with Travis for three years to help his transition into middle school. "They call him my boy here at Howell," Morton said. "He has come a long way in three years, and I couldn't be prouder of him."